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The Schlock Pit

The home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the best part of a decade, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

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Going Underground: Daybreak (2000)

Matty shines a light on UFO’s just about passable disaster flick. … Read More Going Underground: Daybreak (2000)

November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Interceptor Force (1999): Watch the Skies!

Matty takes a look at an important if underwhelming sci-fi action caper from Phillip J. Roth and the Unified Film Organization. … Read More Interceptor Force (1999): Watch the Skies!

May 24, 2023July 24, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

It’s far from vintage Roth, but Matty reckons there’s still some worth to the UFO boss’ flawed space opera. … Read More Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

January 12, 2023 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future

Matty shines a light on one of Phillip J. Roth’s finest offerings. … Read More Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future

December 17, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Darkdrive (1997): Plug In Baby

Matty gives the nod to Phillip J. Roth’s moody sci-fi thriller.… Read More Darkdrive (1997): Plug In Baby

November 14, 2022August 18, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Run With It: Phillip J. Roth, SyFy & Digital Man (1995)

Matty can’t get enough of Phillip J. Roth’s lively blast-’em-up and sees it as a work of great importance for both its maker and a certain cable channel. … Read More Run With It: Phillip J. Roth, SyFy & Digital Man (1995)

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